This was not racist. Betty Boop is touting those kids as stars for the future of TV and Film. She is saying these black babies have the talent to be big. Also the black audience members were not in the colored only section but sat amongst the white patrons. The stereotypes played on here with the watermelon and singing are stereotypes black comedians like Dave Chapelle still use to this day. As for the animation it is simply the view of the time but the subtext for those black kids remains good
@xXBalletLoverXx How can it be racist???? Are you kidding me asking that question? The black babies look grotesque. Lips all over the place. They're singing in front of a field of cotton and scatting Cab Calloway. Not funny at all.
Somewhere in this cartoon I was told that one of these babies said "ah, shit". But I will also say the Chinese babymade me.
thabigben1 2 days ago
You guys must remember! Back then in the 30's being extremely racist was okay. Even on kid cartoons.
DeadlyAcorn64 2 weeks ago
I understand how offensive the "colourful three" are cos that was pretty bad. But seriously some people get offended so easily.
Hem3fiction 3 weeks ago
im offended by the dancing russian baby at 2:32
jackasskidzify 1 month ago
@MegaLiePie You have absolutely no common sense.
awcomeon 2 months ago
did a pedo just grab that baby? 3:02
DKrules9 2 months ago
This was not racist. Betty Boop is touting those kids as stars for the future of TV and Film. She is saying these black babies have the talent to be big. Also the black audience members were not in the colored only section but sat amongst the white patrons. The stereotypes played on here with the watermelon and singing are stereotypes black comedians like Dave Chapelle still use to this day. As for the animation it is simply the view of the time but the subtext for those black kids remains good
MegaLiePie 2 months ago
@xXBalletLoverXx How can it be racist???? Are you kidding me asking that question? The black babies look grotesque. Lips all over the place. They're singing in front of a field of cotton and scatting Cab Calloway. Not funny at all.
sugarfreechocolate1 3 months ago
3:45
LauraLovesGir 3 months ago
Wow That's Racist O_O
StarsLoveBug 5 months ago